College tours allow you to get a feel for the campus and if it might be a good fit for you, but it can also be very overwhelming! There’s a lot of information to gather on the college tours, so here is a starting point so you don’t forget any.
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Do they have the majors and minors you are interested in? What are the school’s strongest majors?
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What merit and need based scholarships are offered? Percentage of students receive financial aid?
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What do admissions counselors look for in applicants? What is the average SAT score and GPA? (can be found online)
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Do they have extracurricular clubs and organizations that coincide with your interests and career goals? How do you start the process for starting a club?
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Are there any religious organizations are on campus?
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What intramural and club sports does the school offer?
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What do students do for fun in the area?
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Are there measures for safety that the college takes?
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Are the areas around campus safe?
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How many students attend the school and what is the size of the campus?
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What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
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Are the dorms co-ed or separated by gender?
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Do the dorms have suite style or communal bathrooms, or a combination of both?
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What does the process for roommate matching entail?
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Are there off-campus housing options? What percentage of students live on campus?
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Percentage of students live in-state and go home on the weekends?
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What are the food options on campus?
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What percentage of students are in Greek life?
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Is rush in the fall or spring?
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How popular are sporting events?
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Is gym membership included in tuition? How about laundry?
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Are printers provided?
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What are the study abroad opportunities? Is there a DC internship program?
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Are rides provided from the airport to campus?
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Are freshmen allowed to bring a car? Is there parking? How much does on-campus parking cost?
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What are the on-campus transportation options?
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How would you describe the energy on campus?
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What is the nearest big city to the campus?
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What is the school’s distance from your home? Is it easily accessible from where you live?
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What is the political climate on campus?